ADVERTISING DISCLOSURE
Last updated: November 4, 2025
At Byte Blast, we believe in complete transparency regarding our advertising relationships and how we generate revenue. This Advertising Disclosure explains our advertising practices, affiliate partnerships, and sponsored content policies.
We are committed to maintaining the trust of our visitors and clients by being upfront about any financial relationships that may influence the content on our website.
AFFILIATE RELATIONSHIPS
Affiliate Program Participation
Byte Blast participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases through those links. These affiliate relationships help support our website and allow us to continue providing valuable content and services.
Our participation in affiliate programs does not influence our editorial content or recommendations. We only recommend products, services, and tools that we believe will benefit our audience and align with our values in arcade game development.
Commission-Based Link Explanations
When you see links on our website to third-party products or services, some of these may be affiliate links. This means:
- We may receive a commission if you make a purchase through the link at no additional cost to you
- The commission comes from the merchant, not from your purchase price
- We use tracking cookies to attribute sales to our referrals
- These relationships are disclosed clearly when relevant
Product Recommendation Policies
Our recommendations are based on genuine evaluation and professional experience. When we recommend development tools, software, or services:
Honest Assessment
We only recommend products we have personally used or thoroughly researched
Professional Standards
All recommendations meet our standards for quality and relevance to arcade game development
Unbiased Opinions
Financial incentives do not compromise our editorial integrity or recommendations
Financial Relationship Transparency
We believe in full transparency about our financial relationships. Any content that features affiliate links will be clearly marked. We will never hide or disguise our affiliate relationships. Our audience deserves to know when we have a financial stake in the products or services we discuss.
SPONSORED CONTENT
Identification of Paid Content
From time to time, we may publish sponsored content or accept compensation for featuring products or services. When this occurs:
- → All sponsored content will be clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Paid Partnership"
- → The sponsoring company or organization will be identified
- → Editorial control and honest opinions remain with Byte Blast
- → Sponsored content must align with our values and audience interests
Sponsored Post Labeling Policies
We adhere to strict labeling standards for all sponsored content. Every sponsored post, article, or feature will include clear and conspicuous disclosure at the beginning of the content. This ensures that our audience can easily identify when content is sponsored and make informed decisions about the information presented.
Brand Partnership Disclosures
When we enter into longer-term partnerships or ambassador relationships with brands:
- • The partnership will be disclosed in relevant content
- • We maintain editorial independence despite the partnership
- • Partnerships are selected based on alignment with our mission and values
Content Authenticity Guarantees
Whether content is sponsored or organic, we guarantee authenticity. Our opinions remain our own, and we will not publish content that we believe is misleading or does not serve our audience's interests. All reviews, recommendations, and evaluations reflect our genuine professional assessment.
THIRD-PARTY ADVERTISING
Display Advertising Networks Used
We may use third-party advertising networks to serve advertisements on our website. These networks may include:
- • Google AdSense and Google Ad Manager
- • Other reputable advertising platforms that meet our quality standards
- • Networks that comply with privacy regulations and user rights
These networks serve advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests. We do not control the content of these third-party advertisements.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. This practice is known as behavioral targeting or interest-based advertising. These advertisers may use information about your interests to show you ads that are more relevant to you.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising cookies help us and our partners deliver relevant ads. These cookies:
- • Track whether you've seen specific advertisements
- • Help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- • Enable personalized advertising based on your interests
- • Can be controlled through your cookie preferences
Ad Personalization Practices
We and our advertising partners use data to personalize the ads you see. This personalization is designed to show you advertisements that are more relevant to your interests in arcade gaming and game development. However, you have control over ad personalization and can opt out through your browser settings or our cookie management tools.
USER RIGHTS AND CONTROLS
Ad Preference Management Options
You have several options for managing your advertising preferences:
Cookie Settings
Adjust your cookie preferences through our cookie management tool to control advertising cookies
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block or delete advertising cookies
Opt-Out Tools
Use industry opt-out tools provided by advertising associations
Opt-Out Procedures
To opt out of personalized advertising, you can visit the advertising preference centers of major networks like Google Ads Settings or use the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page. Please note that opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads, but the ads you see will be less relevant to your interests.
Data Collection for Advertising Purposes
We and our advertising partners collect data for advertising purposes through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. This data may include your IP address, device information, pages visited, and interactions with advertisements. This information helps deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.
Rights Under Privacy Regulations
Under various privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA, you have rights regarding your advertising data. These include the right to access your data, request deletion, opt out of sale or sharing, and withdraw consent for processing. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page or adjust your cookie preferences.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
We comply with applicable advertising regulations and guidelines, including those established by the Federal Trade Commission and equivalent regulatory bodies in other jurisdictions.
We are committed to honest and transparent advertising practices. All endorsements and testimonials on our website reflect genuine opinions and experiences. We will always disclose material connections between our business and any products or services we promote.
QUESTIONS ABOUT ADVERTISING
If you have questions about our advertising practices or disclosures, please contact us:
Email: info@game-over-for-outdated.com
Phone: +33 1 5897 4263
POLICY UPDATES
We may update this Advertising Disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our advertising relationships and practices.